How To Make The Texture Of A Basketball...

Decorating By mistybp99 Updated 19 May 2007 , 9:48pm by mistybp99

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mistybp99 Posted 17 May 2007 , 3:16pm
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I will be making a basketball covered in fondant tomorrow and just wondered if there is anything I can use to achieve the texture of a basketball.
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notjustcake Posted 17 May 2007 , 3:21pm
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I have seen the texture on cookies but not sure how they did it I want to know though so here's a bump

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kerri729 Posted 17 May 2007 , 7:16pm
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Maybe you can use a napkin that doesn't have a specific design, I have seen the generic napkins that are just a "bumpy" design, but that may work. Otherwise, another bump.

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mistybp99 Posted 18 May 2007 , 5:42pm
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bump

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jmt1714 Posted 18 May 2007 , 6:33pm
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use a meat tenderizer mallet - the end that has the litte spiky bits on it
LL

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MissRobin Posted 18 May 2007 , 8:15pm
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Try the end of a decorating tip, it would take some time but it works good.

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MissRobin Posted 18 May 2007 , 8:15pm
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Try the end of a decorating tip, it would take some time but it works good.

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pasquerto Posted 18 May 2007 , 8:39pm
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four sided cheese grater on fondant

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MissRobin Posted 18 May 2007 , 9:16pm
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sorry about the double post!

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ShirleyW Posted 18 May 2007 , 10:11pm
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I have textured a football fondant cake, maybe this would work for a basketball as well. I bought a new Dobie scrub pad, just pressed against the fondant and it came out perfect texture.

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itsloops Posted 18 May 2007 , 10:17pm
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I was thinking a fork might work too but it can be very time consuming.

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JaneK Posted 18 May 2007 , 10:22pm
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I read someplace rolling an orange on the surface would work (pick an orange that has rough skin)

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tripletmom Posted 18 May 2007 , 10:24pm
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Go the dollar store and buy a basketball or football and cut it up. Instant impression mats! I use mine all the time for leather texture, even on LV purses.

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bizatchgirl Posted 18 May 2007 , 10:26pm
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I will be making one soon and I was thinking of those massage things with the little spines. They have them in mitts so they cover a large surface area at one time. Haven't tried it yet.

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fairytale_parties Posted 18 May 2007 , 10:33pm
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reynolds press n seal wrap will give you that pattern when pressed on fondant

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LisaMaeCakes Posted 19 May 2007 , 12:17am
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When I did one, I used a clean piece of tulle (the coarse type). Lay a piece over it and press w/your hands. Makes the little bumps perfectly

Lisa

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LisaMaeCakes Posted 19 May 2007 , 12:20am
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When I did one, I used a clean piece of tulle (the coarse type). Lay a piece over it and press w/your hands. Makes the little bumps perfectly

Lisa

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Suebee Posted 19 May 2007 , 2:19am
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jmt1714 your basketball looks great. The one that I've done was with buttercream. I like the meat tenderizer idea. Or what about the non slip mats you use in the drawers.

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mistybp99 Posted 19 May 2007 , 5:41am
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thanks guys! I used the meat tenderizer!
LL

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jmt1714 Posted 19 May 2007 , 1:14pm
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great job!

This thread was interesting - just goes to show there is no "right way" or "wrong way" - every one has their little tricks and techniques

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lecrn Posted 19 May 2007 , 6:44pm
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Your cake looks great! When I made my BB cake, I used a sm round icing tip & it took a long time. Maybe next time I'll try the meat tenderizer. You are talking about the mallet thing, right?

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mistybp99 Posted 19 May 2007 , 9:48pm
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